Discover the Power of Art

ArtABILITY ‘24, organized by the Spirit of Huntington Art Center, shines a spotlight on the amazing talents of artists from Long Island and beyond who live with diverse physical and cognitive challenges.  LICM’s Artists' Corner is the final stop on a tour that included residencies across Long Island and New Jersey.

Celebrate Creativity and Inclusion

ArtABILITY is all about celebrating creativity and inclusion. You’ll see artworks inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Romero Britto, Damien Hirst, Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet and Andy Warhol. Through this exhibition, we hope to inspire visitors to explore their own creativity, pushing beyond perceived limitations.

An artist rendering of a Monet featuring a painted sea, sky and trees.

Impressionist painter Claude Monet served as the inspiration for this sunlight drenched image of nature.

Supporting Artists/ Creating Community Partnerships

ArtABILITY ‘24 not only highlights the achievements of participating artists but also honors the many non-profit organizations that support them. These include:

  • AHRC Suffolk
  • Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau
  • FREE - Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
  • Life’s WORC
  • RISE Life Services
  • South Huntington School District
  • Pal-O-Mine
  • TSINY - Transitional Services of New York
  • Winters Center for Autism
  • SYJCC - Butler Center
  • Mid-Island YJCC - Adler Center for Special Needs
A drawing of a Mickey Mouse-inspired cartoon faces and smaller images of cartoon characters interwoven throughout.

Created at workshops at Rise Huntington, this piece features the vibrant colors and bold patterns seen in the work of Brazilian artist Romero Britto and Disney artists.

Exhibit Goals

  • Raise awareness about the remarkable talents of people with diverse abilities.
  • Encourage individuals to explore their own creativity beyond their perceived limitations.
  • Advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the arts.

This exhibition is made possible with the support of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Planning, Legislators Stephanie Bontempi, Tom Donnelly, and Rebecca Sanin, as well as the TD Charitable Foundation and our partner organizations.

 

A ceramic sculpture of a girl holding a cat while balancing various objects on her head.

Spirit of Huntington sculpture workshops allow artists to see clay come alive as they explore the creative process from design to kiln-firing and glazing.